Online Dating in County Tyrone

Omagh Halloween Fireworks 29_10_11Situated in the heart of northern Ireland, Omagh is a busting market town which offers daters shopping, great food and wonderful surroundings to explore either by day or night. It’s known as the retail hub of County Tyrone, and the array of independent boutiques and food spots are testimony to that. Image via Stephen Fisher on Flickr.

 

Get To Know Each Other At Riverfront Coffee Shop

First stop on a date in Omagh should of course be for a coffee and a slice of cake, and there’s no better place than the Riverfront Coffee Shop on Market Street. Offering vegetarian, coeliac-friendly and low-carb options it’s a little more than your average coffee shop.

 

Romantic Views At Gortin Lakes

Gortin LakesAfter a warming cuppa you could make your way to Gortin Lakes, a network of walks offering awesome vistas of the two lakes. There’s a path which runs between the two and plenty of picnic benches to settle down on to get to know each other better. Nearby Gortin Glen Forest Park is only 6 miles from Omagh and at the gateway to the Sperrin Mountains it offers some spectacular views on walks. Try the Pollan Trail if you fancy ending up at the base of a gorgeous waterfall, or if you’re more adventurous, you can rent mountain bikes nearby. Image via John Campbell on Flickr.

 

Sperrin Ceramics Studio

If your date is a fan of the film Ghost, or just a fan of modern art and design, you could arrange an exclusive viewing at Sperrin Ceramics Studio, where designer Michelle Butler has handcrafted an array of pottery reflective of Celtic designs with a modern twist. Her studio is nestled at the foot if the Sperrin Mountains so you can pop in after enjoying a walk in Gortin Glen Forest Park.

 

Strule Arts Centre Date

SAA_0172Another must-visit for art fans, the Strule Art Centre is a state-of-the-art venue for music, comedy, performance and exhibitions there is something on to please everyone from theatre to film to portrait galleries. Image via Heloiseam on Flickr.

 

Visit the Copney Stone Circles

Only recently discovered is this ring of stone circles which form part of a large megalithic network near Omagh. Copney Hill is south of the Sperrin Mountains and this newly discovered mystical landmark is a great place to take a date and marvel over how these monuments would have been created loads of years ago.

 

Clay pigeon shooting

How about something a bit more fun for your date? Clay pigeon shooting in the woods should get the adrenalin pumping, and would definitely win you originality points from your date. Try the Collow Quarry Shoot or Ubralshinny Sporting Lodge near to Omagh.

 

Unique shopping

Omagh frosty morningThere’s plenty of unique boutiques and shopping in Omagh, a walk down Campsie, Sedan Avenue, Foundry Lane, John Street, Castle Street and Bridge Street offer exactly that and some great coffee shops and restaurants to refuel at too. On the third Saturday of every month and every Monday the farmers market comes to the town centre, offering food and unique gifts that could make your date unforgettable. Image via Shutter Smith on Flickr.

 

Have a Drink at a Traditional pub

If it’s a drink you’re after then Omagh has this in abundance too, from the upmarket to the traditional pub, many have live music and the food is excellent. Try The Olsters Arms for traditional or The Terrace for great music – especially on a Friday, when ‘Omagh Rocks’ is the night to be seen at.

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